Boston Children’s Hospital
Music Therapist, Behavioral Health
Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job SummaryThe Behavioral Health Music Therapist will work as a member of the care team to help respond to the diverse social needs of patients and families seeking acute and/or long-term behavioral health care. This service line supports patients from early childhood through young adulthood. The music therapist will implement group and individual sessions, while also collaborating with various interdisciplinary team members to improve patient outcomes.Responsibilities
Provide music therapy interventions to support the developmental, rehabilitative, psychological, socioemotional, and psychoeducational needs of BCH patients and families from various demographic and multicultural backgrounds.Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to assess, evaluate, and document the therapeutic needs of patients to address the medical, procedural, surgical, diagnostic, and prognostic experiences of patients and families.Provide basic guidance and instruction on student/intern performance and interactions with patients and families.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy.Certification or the eligibility to sit for certification exam within 18 months of hire is preferred.1 year work experience in a medical setting and/or working with children.The ability to adhere to AMTA standards of practice, code of ethics and professional competencies.Demonstrated proficient knowledge in music therapy clinical practice, musical skills, child development, and the impact of healthcare on neurodevelopmental outcomes.Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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Provide music therapy interventions to support the developmental, rehabilitative, psychological, socioemotional, and psychoeducational needs of BCH patients and families from various demographic and multicultural backgrounds.Work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to assess, evaluate, and document the therapeutic needs of patients to address the medical, procedural, surgical, diagnostic, and prognostic experiences of patients and families.Provide basic guidance and instruction on student/intern performance and interactions with patients and families.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy.Certification or the eligibility to sit for certification exam within 18 months of hire is preferred.1 year work experience in a medical setting and/or working with children.The ability to adhere to AMTA standards of practice, code of ethics and professional competencies.Demonstrated proficient knowledge in music therapy clinical practice, musical skills, child development, and the impact of healthcare on neurodevelopmental outcomes.Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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